I want a small Android phone!
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Do you think all Android phones are too big? I agree! We need to work together to convince someone to build a small Android phone again.
  • Irv@midwest.socialEnglish
    15·
    10 months ago

    Not just a small phone, but an ergonomically shaped phone is missing from the market. It would be great to have devices again that you can cradle in your hand and slip into a small pocket. Thin slabs are nice on a display shelf, but they aren’t human-centered. Give me a phone with a curved and grippy back and a 5.x inch display.

    • MaggiWuerze@feddit.deEnglish
      1·
      10 months ago

      I actually feel like the current trend to a more flat trim, like the current iPhones, Galaxies and (rumored) the Pixel 8 have is more ergonomic, since you actually have a solid edge to hold on to instead of something rounded that slips from your fingers

  • Unsaved5831@lemm.eeEnglish
    141·
    10 months ago

    I despise the fact that most Android phones start with a 6-inch screen. I was resolute to switch to an iPhone mini next time when I’ll change phones but then they also killed that product line. 🫠

    I really miss the time I can do everything with one hand using only one thumb.

    • rdyoung@lemmy.worldEnglish
      4·
      10 months ago

      It doesn’t solve the overall size issue but the latest versions of Android have a one handed mode that brings the notification shade and display down to a little less than half the screen.

    • jacktherippah@lemmy.worldEnglish
      62·
      10 months ago

      I’m the complete opposite tbh. I have tiny hands so phones are hard to handle but my ideal size has always been 6.7 inches.I love how can see so much on there and how everything is so much easier to see and how my fingers have tons of room to work with when typing. Anything below 6.3 inches feels really cramped for me.

  • Jackthelad@lemmy.worldEnglish
    12·
    10 months ago

    This is why I love my Pixel 4a. I think it’s like 5.8 inches and it’s just the ideal size to use comfortably and fit in my pocket.

    • bob_lemon@feddit.deEnglish
      1·
      10 months ago

      I bought my 4A from a refurbisher two years after release, for the original retail price. Which is kind of insane, but there simply was no alternative for a similar sized phone at the time.

      I really like it though.

  • Wotan@lemmy.worldEnglish
    7·
    10 months ago

    Only recently I started to use Unihertz Jelly Star. I flashed the stock Android 13 with Lineage OS 20.0 and I am very satisfied. Of course, it is the other extreme, as it is really very small but I am able to use it quite well for all I need.

    • wagoner@infosec.pubEnglish
      1·
      10 months ago

      There doesn’t appear to be any unihertz phone listed on the lineage site - am I misreading this? I have the Jelly Pro with Android 8 so lineage sounds pretty good if it’s available!

  • notthebees@reddthat.comEnglish
    7·
    10 months ago

    Thank fuck. My moto e2 was an amazing size 4.5 in, had excellent battery life and I miss it a lot.

    • Blaze@discuss.onlineEnglish
      2·
      10 months ago

      It kind of makes sense to be honest. The pricing of the small phones is very prohibitive.

  • SaintWacko@midwest.socialEnglish
    5·
    10 months ago

    I’m thinking about getting a base S24 as my next phone, since it’s the only “small” phone that has a zoom lens and good cameras. I’ve been using Pixels since the original, though, so I’m a little worried about switching

    • henfredemars@infosec.pubEnglish
      4·
      10 months ago

      I’ve gone between the two brands. Samsung strikes me as a little visually complicated whereas Pixel is cleaner and the point with its design choices. Connect ADB and you can disable all of the apps that come with the Samsung if you wish. Don’t really prefer OneUI, though it felt snappier with the Snapdragon.

      With that said, I enjoyed my Samsung overall, and I’m enjoying my Pixel. I don’t think you’ll be disappointed, but if I were you, I would reflect on how I feel about a little bit more clutter. It’s in the details, like having two account sign in areas for both your Samsung and your Google accounts. Two app stores. The price and stress of more choices.

      If you intend to own the device for a long time, consider that you have much better aftermarket solutions on Pixel because Google releases more, higher quality code and drivers makes your ROM devs life much easier. Fewer bugs for you in the aftermarket. You can only run GrapheneOS on a Pixel.

      • SaintWacko@midwest.socialEnglish
        1·
        10 months ago

        What I think just made the decision for me is that Samsung’s new AI tools can only be used through the Samsung Gallery app, and I use Google Photos. Guess I’ll be sticking with Pixels

  • Tischbein@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
    4·
    10 months ago

    Sony had a really good one, I liked it. Nowadays you’d probably only be able to charge it using your PS5.

  • deafboy@lemmy.worldEnglish
    31·
    10 months ago

    This, but with an industrial grade SoC covered by 10y of support. Would be ideal as a secondary phone for work, or simply as a spare unit at home.

  • SgtLuno@lemmy.worldEnglish
    1·
    10 months ago

    Hey! It’s Eric Migicovski, the Pebble watch guy! Love my Pebble watches, they’re really utilitarian, definitely down for a good small phone.